Leading Series Modules
MODULE 1: Leading From Self
Do you seek a leadership edge? Is it time to re-examine your leadership skills and approach? The world of leading others, including clients and diverse teams, has become increasingly complex. Clearly understanding your leadership contribution and style is essential.
This session will involve a deep level of leadership self-analysis, and will provide you with conceptual knowledge and practical leadership skills through self-discovery. As a result, you will be able to confidently articulate the leadership strengths you bring to your role. You will leave with the tools to develop a customized leadership plan.
This session has been designed to provide you a foundation of current best practices in leadership theory and practice, with an emphasis on your personal approach to leadership, problem solving and self management.
Session learning outcomes:
This interactive session will provide you with key insights about your personal leadership style. Pre-session reading includes an in-depth 18-page online assessment which will be completed and returned as pre-session work. Your ability to confidently articulate your leadership approach, the strengths you bring to your role, and a plan for the future will be practical outcomes of your attendance.
Module Date:
Fall Series, Edmonton: September 26, 2013
Spring Series, Edmonton: March 4, 2014
Spring Series, Calgary: February 4, 2014
MODULE 2: Leading Others
Is it important to you and your organization that you attract and retain the best talent possible? People have a choice about where and why they work – even in a tight economy, good people are highly valued.
The "command and control" leadership style no longer works with today’s generations, and as a result a new coaching leadership style is required. Coaching is defined as a way to “convey a valued person from where he or she is, to where they want to be."
This session will provide a framework for you to examine current best practices around leading, coaching and engaging others, and will provide key insights about how to coach and develop others for success. A stimulating combination of theory, experiential exercises, self-discovery and skills practice will ensure that you take away the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to apply this new learning immediately.
The session has been designed for those who are responsible for leading and coaching others in attaining maximum performance and consistent results, whether formally or informally.
Session learning outcomes:
You will be provided with key insights about how to coach and develop others for success.
Module Date:
Fall 2012 Series, Edmonton: October 17, 2013
Spring 2013 Series, Edmonton: April 3, 2014
Spring 2013 Series, Calgary: February 25, 2014
MODULE 3: Leading Organizations
Do you envision a culture where people thrive and bottom lines are met? But in reality your well-developed change efforts falling on deaf ears? Despite your best strategy, do you find that change is slow and progress seems stifled? IBM’s Lou V. Gerstner said it best: “Culture isn’t just one aspect of the game. It is the game.”
The session has been designed for those responsible for defining the culture of their organization and those who need to understand the cultures of teams, departments and projects in which they lead or influence.
Session learning outcomes:
In this session, you will be introduced to best practice culture research that illuminates a new path and identifies a missing link in leadership development. You will be provided with the theory, assessment tools and skills, and practice opportunities to help your team, project or organization define a constructive and results-based culture.
Module Date:
Fall 2012 Series, Edmonton: November 14, 2013
Spring 2013 Series, Edmonton: May 1, 2014
Spring 2013 Series, Calgary: March 20, 2014
MODULE 4: Leading Through Conflict
While it is an inevitable aspect of leadership, many people avoid conflict. Sometimes this is a healthy choice but at other times avoidance only prolongs the issue or concern, or it forces issues underground. Learn your natural conflict resolution style and how to celebrate your positive approaches. Learn how to modify and mitigate those methods that are not working for you.
The session has been designed for those wanting to get better at dealing with conflict whether at an individual, team or organizational level.
Session learning outcomes:
You will complete a personal inventory to help you understand your natural conflict style and your underlying values when in conflict situations. You will experience first-hand a number of practical tools and approaches for dealing effectively with conflict, as you work through real issues.
Module Date:
Fall 2012 Series, Edmonton: December 5, 2013
Spring 2013 Series, Edmonton: May 29, 2014
Spring 2013 Series, Calgary: April 17, 2014
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